Orlando: Universal Studios Harry Potter Trip

I’m loving it and can’t wait for the spring opening of the Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Studios in Orlando. The theme park has revealed a package (for travel beginning May 28) for just such Hogwarts hopefuls as these.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation package includes:

4 nights’ accommodations at your choice of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort (packages start at $1,548 per family of 4; you can book a similar package at a “partner” hotel offsite for prices that start at $845/family)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, set to open in spring 2010, will make Hogwarts and the magical town of Hogsmeade a reality for countless fans around the world. So what can you expect when the park opens? Here are just a few of the many attractions to look forward to:

Zonko’s Joke Shop is the first and last stop for Hogwarts students looking to pull a practical joke or perform a magic trick. Boxing Telescopes? Sure! Extendable Ears? Why not?

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